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Sea Shepherd

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Their mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.

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Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Sea Shepherd’s tactics have landed them in trouble with governments many a times. Their critics have questioned their direct action interventionist tactics. But Sea Shepherd maintains that it acts only in case of illegal operations and it is authorized to do so by United Nations World Charter for Nature.

Sea Shepherd operates outside the petty cultural chauvinism of the human species. Their clients are whales, dolphins, seals, turtles, sea-birds, and fish. Sea Shepherd represents their interests. They are not anti-any nationality or culture. Sea Shepherd is pro-Ocean and they work in the interests of all life on Earth. Sea Shepherd only oppose criminals and criminal operations.

Sea Shepherd has operated in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary for the past 6 years interfering with illegal Japanese “scientific” whaling operations. “Whale Wars”, a hit show on Animal Planet documents this particular campaign and is currently about to air it’s third season. Sea Shepherd also uncovered the Taiji, Japan dolphin slaughter, subsequently “The Cove” by Louie Psihoyos filmed and won a 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Sea Shepherd also has a location in the Galapagos Islands and actively assists the Marine Reserves to end illegal fishing and the illegal shark fin trade.